Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island
500 Crockett Blvd · Merritt Island, FL · 32954 · 3214544035
180 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Solaris Healthcare
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 76 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.57 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.54 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.30 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 41% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (22 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 13, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected September 13, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 13, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected September 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected September 13, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 22, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected September 13, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 22, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 13, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 22, 2024
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected September 13, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 13, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 3, 2022
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected December 2, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 3, 2022
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected December 2, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 3, 2022
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 2, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 3, 2022
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected December 2, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 3, 2022
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 2, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 3, 2022
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected December 2, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 3, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 2, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 3, 2022
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected December 2, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 3, 2022
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected December 2, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 3, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 2, 2022 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2021
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 4, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105701 · certified since August 1, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.